Nanorobotics researchers focus on designing and developing nanoscale machines capable of performing highly controlled and precise actions within biological or engineered environments. These miniature systems—constructed from DNA strands, magnetic nanoparticles, or responsive polymers—can navigate through fluidic channels, detect specific biochemical signals, and deliver therapeutic agents directly to target sites. Their innovations hold immense potential for applications in targeted drug delivery, non-invasive diagnostics, tissue repair, and cellular manipulation.
Working at the intersection of robotics, nanofabrication, and molecular biology, they build autonomous systems that operate at molecular or subcellular levels. They explore self-assembly mechanisms, propulsion strategies, and swarm coordination to enhance functionality and scalability of nanorobots. They also simulate nanobot behavior in biological settings and use high-resolution imaging tools to test performance under real-world conditions. As medicine, environmental science, and nanoengineering converge, nanorobotics researchers play a pivotal role in developing intelligent systems that redefine the boundaries of precision and control. Their work is shaping a future where machines operate invisibly within complex systems—bringing radical improvements in how we detect, treat, and interact with the microscopic world. They frequently collaborate with experts in artificial intelligence and synthetic biology to enhance decision-making and adaptability within nanorobotic systems. Their research supports the creation of biohybrid robots that integrate living cells with nanoscale components for advanced medical and environmental tasks.
Title : Application of vanadium and tantalum single-site zeolite catalysts in heterogeneous catalysis
Stanislaw Dzwigaj, Sorbonne University, France
Title : Developing novel sensing platforms using nanostructures
Harry Ruda, University of Toronto, Canada
Title : Solid state UV cross-linking for advanced manufacturing
Huang WM, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Title : The effect of substitution of Mn by Pd on the structure and thermomagnetic properties of the Mn1−xPdxCoGe alloys (where x = 0.03, 0.05, 0.07 and 0.1)
Piotr Gebara, Czestochowa University of Technology, Poland
Title : Evaluation of mineral jelly as suitable waterproofing material for ammonium nitrate
Ramdas Sawleram Damse, HEMRL, India
Title : The role of tunable materials in next-gen reconfigurable antenna design
Nasimuddin, Institute for Infocomm Research, A-STAR, Singapore